ESU 31412 - Class 362 873, traffic red, DC/AC

Diesel loco, 362 873, verkehrsrot, Ep VI, Sound+Smoke, el. Coupler, DC/AC

•   Automatic registration at command stations with RailComPlus® or mfx® functionality
•   Universal electronics with plug-in centre pick-up
•   Newly developed, aerodynamically optimised, load dependent smoke generator synchronised with LokSound
•   Two sugar cube speakers with large sound enclosure under the hood
•   31 special functions
•   PowerPack storage capacitor for uninterrupted power supply
•   Powerful coreless motor with flywheel
•   Digital remote control for coupler in NEM shaft
•   Prototypical headlights
•   Separately switchable shunting lighting
•   Cab lighting and control panel lighting may be separately switched
•   Switchable under-carriage lighting
•   Engraved fibre-optic light guide
•   Metal chassis and body
•   Perforated fan grills in long hood
•   Robust yet filigree grab irons off metal and plastic
•   Multicoloured cab interior with engineer figure
•   Length over buffers = 121 mm

The ESU model of the DB class V60 is completely new! Chassis, body, motor, gearbox, centre pick-up including its holding fixture, smoke generator, lighting, digital coupler, speaker as well as all details have been developed from scratch. The headlight inserts have vertical engravings in order to match the appearance of DB standard lanterns. The conversion from AC (as delivered) to DC mode is accomplished by pulling off the centre pick-up and by activating a small sliding switch right in front of the forward axle. The digitally remote controlled electromagnetic coupler (shunting coupler) is inserted into the standard coupler shaft as per NEM 362. The mounting height of the coupler can be adjusted in two steps. If necessary it can be removed and replaced by another (non-digital) coupler without soldering. The newly designed smoke generator supplies a larger amount of exhaust fumes. Of course, the LokSound 5 decoder is completely new. Smooth running characteristics and a number of useful functions and potential settings offer plenty of options for the operation oriented model train enthusiast. There is a function “heavy train” where acceleration and deceleration time are doubled and the motor acoustically works with higher revs. When activating the “locomotive brake”, the locomotive changes to idle and slows down a bit faster than normal – if required, right down to a standstill. This function works independently from the throttle setting. In shunting mode, the locomotive accelerates and slows down faster than in normal mode.